Spotting during Pregnancy
At times spotting may be mistaken for a period, when in fact you may be pregnant and require rest. Read on.
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Detecting Abnormalities: Sonography (ultrasound)
Sonography or ultrasound is a safe, noninvasive method to detect any abnormalities in the unborn baby. It is used to check the baby's development by using sound waves. Any birth defects can be identified by the 16-18th week of gestation.
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Detecting Abnormalities: Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is the test done to detect congenital abnormalities in the unborn child. Sample of maternal fluid in which the baby lies, is taken with the help of a needle . This fluid is then subjected to tests to detect the defect in the unborn child.
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Detection of Disorders in Womb
With the achievements in medical science, today most of the diseases can be stopped from developing in the womb itself during pregnancy. Right detection and right treatment at right time can change the entire scenario. Read more to know how you can protect your baby from mild and severe diseases.
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Congenital Diseases
Detection of abnormalities in the unborn child is a must so that abortion can be carried out, before the baby is born with any congenital deformities. Abnormalities in the baby detected by various ways as amniocentesis, alphafeto-protein (AFP) test etc. Decision to abort is taken only after analyzing the results of the tests.
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What is Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease which is dreaded by every woman. It is characterized by hard, painless lump in breast. It is very common now-a-days. A woman must visit a gynaecologist, if she finds a lump in her breast.
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Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
If ovarian cancer is detected early than it can be cured. The early signs of ovarian cancer can be detected on pelvic examination. Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can easily be confused with indigestion, irritable bowel or premenstrual syndrome. A blood test, CA 125, can detect the cancer.
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Breast Cancer and its Risks
Breast Cancer is one of the dreadful diseases. There are some risk factors associated with it. Identifying the risk factors will help in early detection of the disease. This will further reduce the mortality rates.
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Mammography
Mammography is a method to detect breast cancer. It is a type of X ray, but done with special machines. Mammography is advised in case of high risk factor patients or to all women over the age of 40.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is curable provided it is detected early. Early screening of cancer is by monthly breast self-examination and periodic examination by your doctor. Positive diagnosis is through a biopsy. Treatment consists of surgery or chemotherapy.
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